Head of Junior School
What a fantastic week it has been, highlighted by our 3-6 Cross Country Carnival yesterday! It was an event filled with enthusiasm, determination and most importantly, the incredible spirit of our school community. Watching our students push themselves, support one another and take part with such commitment was a wonderful spectacle.
The Cross Country Carnival is a great event because it highlights to the students the importance of striving for our personal best. Whether they were leading the race or simply aiming to finish, each and every runner demonstrated the spirit of perseverance. It is this dedication to effort that makes us grow – not only in sport but in all aspects of life. The ability to set goals, challenge ourselves and push beyond our comfort zones are qualities that will serve our students well in their learning and future endeavours.
I would also like to commend all of the students who participated to not only achieve their personal best, but also to earn points for their House. Not everyone enjoys running, and for some, stepping up to the start line took immense courage. Yet, so many of our students took part to earn points for their House, showing a wonderful sense of team spirit. Being a member of a team means sometimes doing things we find difficult, and I congratulate every student who gave it their best for their House and School.
Encouragement and support were also standout aspects of the event. The cheers from the sidelines, the pats on the back at the finish line and the kind words exchanged between competitors demonstrated the School Values in action. These moments of sportsmanship remind us that celebrating others’ achievements does not take away from our own but rather enhances the experience for everyone.
Finally, a heartfelt congratulations to every single competitor. Regardless of where you placed in the race, your willingness to participate, your determination to finish and your ability to lift others up make you all winners in the truest sense. A special thank you to our staff and volunteers who ensured the event ran smoothly and to our families for their continued encouragement and support.
Finally, I would like to extend my appreciation to parents for your cooperation in observing the new car line pick-up procedures. These changes have proved to be far safer and the system is becoming quicker every day as everyone learns their role. A reminder to drivers to please display the nameplates on the passenger visor using the rubber bands provided. If you need a replacement nameplate, please contact reception.
Twilight in the Garden
Our Twilight in the Garden event provides a wonderful opportunity for our new families to connect with our school community on the Fahl Garden on our Senior Campus. We are expecting this to be another sold out event for parents and carers, so please purchase your tickets here.
International Women’s Day – March Forward Breakfast
Monday 10 March, 7am-9am
Redlands is pleased to announce the first event in our inaugural ‘Voice Notes: Illuminating Issues that Matter’ series. The series aims to spark conversation on issues impacting education and will span a range of topics across 2025.
We are starting the year by marking International Women’s Day with a breakfast event in conversation with Australia’s e Safety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant. An event not to be missed.
Please also save the date for future Voice Notes events throughout the year:
Term 2: Gen AI: Who’s Really in Control?
Thursday 8 May – evening event
Term 3: The Future of School: Seeing Around Corners
Thursday 7 August – breakfast event
Term 4: Navigating a Changing World
Thursday 30 Oct – evening event
Musical Tickets Now Available
Learning Plus Volunteers
Learning Plus (support) are looking for volunteers with weekday availability and a desire to contribute regularly to the Redlands student community working with Yrs 7-12.
We need calm and confident community members who understand confidentiality. We need writers (scribes) and readers. You need to have legible handwriting and the ability to communicate in English.
Our volunteers find this a rewarding activity and a fantastic way to support students at Redlands.
We need volunteers to start training now!
Contact sprovisions@redlands.nsw.edu.au to express your interest or request more information.
Michael Quach
Head of Junior School
mquach@redlands.nsw.edu.au